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FA08 ONU

2008 Audi S6

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S681,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 ONU
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 118,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 93,278 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,447 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 82,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 66,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front driveshaft inner boot damaged

Pass 19 May 2016 52,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wearing indicator (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both arms (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2016 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wearing indicator (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both arms (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 28,868 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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FA08 ONU is a 2008 Audi S6 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 81,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA08 ONU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA08 ONU is a 2008 Audi S6, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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